Flavigny
Flavigny ('most beautiful villages of France') is found 20 km south-east of Montbard (full name is Flavigny-sur-Ozerain).
Tourist Information and places to visit
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a small medieval fortified town, with sturdy walls surroundng the narrow winding streets that weave between the traditional medieval Burgundy houses - some more grand affairs, and others more humble, constructed in the attractive light local stone of the region.
Be sure to explore along the alleys, for that is where you will find much of the hidden charm of this pretty village - the turreted houses and other medieval architectural features. Flavigny have placed quite a few maps in the streets that highlight where you are, and which houses and features can be seen nearby, which is very helpful in making the most of your visit.
Flavigny was almost completely deserted when I visited (September) and has little in the way of facilities, so is presumably not a major part of the Bugundy tourist trail. Curious, because it has one of the most extensive unspoiled medieval centres I have seen.
Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is also well known for its religious buildings - above all the church of St Genest and the Benedictine abbey of Saint Pierre:
- the Abbey of Saint-Pierre was founded in 717 and occupied from the early Middle ages until the French Revolution. In the 1840's the monks were able to return, to a rebuilt portion of the abbey. No longer in use the abbey has a small crypt wheer you can see various related artefacts (free entry).
- the Church of Saint Geneste represents the centre of Flavigny, has impressive carved stalls and a 12th century carving of the Madonna.
Other places of interest to note in the village include the Maison du Donataire and the formidable entry gates, part of the towns medieval fortifications.
Flavigny is also known for its aniseed balls, which are produced in the town in a small enterprise next to the old abbey - you can smell the aniseed in the air as you get close! It is possible to visit the factory to see how aniseed is produced (9.00-10.45 Monday to Friday, closed weekends, bank holidays and the first three weeks of August, so visits need to be timed carefully!)
Another interesting fact: the popular film 'Chocolat' was largely shot in Flavigny.
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Tourist Classifications for Flavigny
- Most beautiful villages in France
Places to visit near Flavigny, France
Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Flavigny.
Some places to visit within 30 km: 
22 km: Fontenay Abbey (World Heritage Site) 25 km: Montbard (town) 22 km: Semur-en-Auxois (Pretty town)
See also Flavigny (version Francais)
